Business

February, 2026

• 20 February

  Hashett Flags Concerns Over Friday’s Disappointing GDP Report

  

  India’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience, with the **Reserve Bank of India (RBI)** upgrading its FY26 GDP growth forecast to **7.4%** in February 2026, signaling confidence in sustained domestic demand amid global headwinds. This follows the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation’s first advance estimates placing growth at 7.4% for 2025-26, outperforming earlier projections and maintaining India’s position as the …
• 14 February

  Stablecoins in Brazil May Face 3.5% Tax on Purchases and Transfers

  

  Brazil’s government is advancing a proposal to impose a **3.5% Tax on Financial Transactions (IOF)** on certain stablecoin activities, treating them as foreign exchange (FX) operations. This follows the Central Bank of Brazil’s (BCB) resolutions (effective February 2026) classifying stablecoin purchases, sales, exchanges, and cross-border transfers as FX transactions—closing a regulatory loophole that previously allowed users to avoid IOF on …
• 14 February

  X Users Will Soon Trade Stocks and Crypto Without Leaving Timeline

  

  X (formerly Twitter) is set to revolutionize social-finance integration by enabling users to buy, sell, and monitor stocks and cryptocurrencies directly in their timeline, without switching apps. X Head of Product Nikita Bier confirmed on February 14, 2026, that **Smart Cashtags**—a key feature—will roll out “in a couple of weeks,” allowing seamless trading alongside real-time data. Smart Cashtags let users …
• 14 February

  XRP Surges 7%, But $0.80 Resistance Remains Key

  

  XRP posted gains of around 4–6% in recent sessions as of February 14, 2026, trading near **$1.41–$1.45** (up from lows around $1.35–$1.36 earlier in the week), reflecting short-term recovery amid broader crypto volatility. While momentum has improved with higher trading volume, analysts caution that the **$1.50** level remains a critical near-term resistance. After dipping to yearly lows near $1.10–$1.35 in …
• 14 February

  Web3 Casinos Embrace a New Currency: Is This the Future of Online Gambling?

  

  Online gambling is shifting toward Web3 and crypto platforms, where blockchain enables faster, cheaper, and more transparent transactions. In 2026, leading crypto casinos (e.g., BetPanda, CoinCasino, Cryptorino, MetaWin) support a wide range of established cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether (USDT), Solana, and Litecoin—offering instant deposits/withdrawals, low/no fees, and enhanced privacy compared to traditional fiat systems. **Key advantages driving adoption**: – …
• 12 February

  Another $15M SOL Moved by Alameda – Market Eyes Potential Volatility

  

  Alameda Research-linked wallets transferred another **15 million SOL** (approximately **$2.1–$2.3 million** at prevailing prices) on February 12, 2026, reigniting trader speculation about potential large-scale selling pressure or strategic repositioning in the Solana ecosystem. On-chain data from trackers like Spot On Chain and Lookonchain shows the funds moved from a known Alameda-associated address to a fresh wallet before partial distribution across …
• 12 February

  Cango Mines $10.5M in Fresh Equity – Fueling the Next Growth Phase

  

  Cango Inc. (NASDAQ: CANG), the Chinese fintech-turned-Bitcoin-mining player, announced the successful closing of a **$10.5 million** private equity placement on February 12, 2026, marking another step in its aggressive pivot to digital-asset infrastructure. The company issued approximately **7 million American Depositary Shares (ADSs)** at **$1.50 per ADS** to a select group of institutional and accredited investors. Proceeds will support general …
• 12 February

  Binance Drops the Seed Bomb: Espresso Token Goes Live Feb 12

  

  Binance officially listed **Espresso** ($ESPR) on February 12, 2026, under its exclusive **Seed Tag** program, marking the platform’s latest spotlight on an early-stage, high-potential altcoin. The listing went live at **12:00 UTC** (5:30 PM IST), with trading pairs **ESPR/USDT**, **ESPR/BTC**, **ESPR/BNB**, and **ESPR/FDUSD** available immediately in the Innovation Zone. Binance Seed Tag projects are hand-picked for strong fundamentals, active development, …
• 12 February

  Crypto Doesn’t Need Chaos to Win – And That’s the Real Bull Case

  

  For years, the crypto narrative has leaned heavily on crisis: market crashes, regulatory crackdowns, banking failures, macro shocks, and “this time it’s different” FOMO cycles. The prevailing view? Crypto only pumps when everything else burns. But 2026 is quietly proving the opposite: crypto is beginning to thrive *without* chaos—and that may be the strongest long-term bull case yet. Look at …
• 12 February

  Bitcoin Hits a Wall at $67,300 – Bulls Stalling, Bears Lurking

  

  Bitcoin (BTC) encountered stiff resistance near **$67,300** on February 12, 2026, stalling after a brief push higher and raising fresh concerns about a potential reversal as bearish pressure mounts. As of late afternoon IST, BTC traded in a tight range around **$66,800–$67,200**, having failed to sustain a break above the **$67,300** level that has acted as a multi-week ceiling. The …